Saturday’s nba roundup

Jazz 103, Wizards 87

WASHINGTON

The Utah Jazz put a disappointing loss at Indiana behind them in a hurry with a timely game against the Washington Wizards. Mehmet Okur had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Deron Williams added 20 points and 12 assists, and Carlos Boozer had 22 points and 10 rebounds in Utah’s victory. Washington has lost a team-record 15 straight games, and is 0-for-March. The last victory came on Feb. 28 against NBA-worst New Jersey. Utah closed within a half-game of Denver for the Northwest Division lead. The Jazz are 29-9 since Jan. 9. “We expected to be at the top of the West,” guard Deron Williams said. “Now, we’re playing better basketball, and we’ve got a different confidence. We’re a better team than we were three months ago.” The Jazz couldn’t have asked for a better opponent to regain their form after blowing a double-digit halftime lead and losing 122-106 to the Pacers on Friday night. Andray Blatche led Washington with 20 points, and Nick Young had 16. Utah took the lead for good late in the first quarter.

Trail Blazers 112, Hornets 101

NEW ORLEANS

Brandon Roy scored 28 points and Portland eliminated New Orleans from playoff contention with its 10th win in 12 games. Roy hit 11 of his first 12 shots, only two of them layups. He finished 12 of 14 in 32 minutes. LaMarcus Aldridge added 24 points.

Darren Collison had 22 points for New Orleans on 10-of-10 shooting.

Bulls 106, Nets 83

CHICAGO

Jannero Pargo scored a season-high 27 points, and Taj Gibson had a career-high 22 points and added 13 rebounds for Chicago. Terrence Williams led New Jersey with 16 points. The NBA-worst Nets were coming off consecutive victories.

Associated Press